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540012Chain Assembly,tire

U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm · NSN 2540-00-054-0012 · FSC 2540 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 2540-00-054-0012 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 2540-00-054-0012. Primary manufacturer part number: 540012.
Features
  • Chain Assembly,tire — FSC 2540
  • Cross Chain Type: REGULAR TWIST
  • Inner Side Chain Length: 132.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Cross Chain Length: 24.450 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Outer Side Chain Length: 128.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Tire Size Accommodated: 14.00-24
  • Cross Chain Spacing: ALTERNATELY EVERY 2 LINKS ON CENTER CHAIN
  • Cross Chain Link Wire Size: 0.328 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Cross Chain construction
General Description

The Chain Assembly,tire, cataloged under National Stock Number 2540-00-054-0012, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2540 (No Item Name Available) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN2540-00-054-0012
Primary Part Number540012
Item NameChain Assembly,tire
FSC / FSG2540 / 25 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerU S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
StatusACTIVE
Cross Chain TypeREGULAR TWIST
Inner Side Chain Length132.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cross Chain Length24.450 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Outer Side Chain Length128.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tire Size Accommodated14.00-24
Cross Chain SpacingALTERNATELY EVERY 2 LINKS ON CENTER CHAIN
Cross Chain Link Wire Size0.328 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Inner Side Chain Link Quantity67
Cross Chain Casehardening IndicatorCASEHARDENED
Cross Chain Quantity32
Cross Chain Link Quantity17
Outer Side Chain Link Quantity65
Side Chain Wire Size0.309 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.315 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
MaterialSTEEL CROSS CHAIN
MaterialSTEEL SIDE CHAIN
Usage DesignDUAL TIRE
Design TypeTHREE SIDE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5120-01-003-911354001-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Inserter,seal
Crown Controls Corp
5962-01-117-5720LM78L15ACH INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,linear
National Semiconductor Corporation
4730-01-267-791310526468 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling Assembly,self-Sealing
General Dynamics Land Systems Canadacorp
5340-01-618-6743540012 INTERCHANGEABLE
Holder,key
Hydrema U.s., Inc. Dba Hydrema Us Inc
5325-01-700-1367540-012 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,retaining
Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
540012 U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm (USA)
08C01675000 General Services Administration Federal Supply Service (USA)
MS51382-14 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILC3143TYPETD Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5120-01-003-9113INTERCHANGEABLE
INSERTER,SEAL
54001-2
5962-01-117-5720INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,LINEAR
LM78L15ACH
4730-01-267-7913INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING ASSEMBLY,SELF-SEALING
10526468
5340-01-618-6743INTERCHANGEABLE
HOLDER,KEY
540012
5325-01-700-1367INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,RETAINING
540-012

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 2540-00-054-0012?

NSN 2540-00-054-0012 is a Chain Assembly,tire, manufactured by U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm, classified under FSC 2540 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 2540-00-054-0012?

NSN 2540-00-054-0012 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 540012 (U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm), 08C01675000 (General Services Administration Federal Supply Service), MS51382-14 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILC3143TYPETD (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 2540-00-054-0012?

There are 5 known substitutes for 2540-00-054-0012: 5120-01-003-9113, 5962-01-117-5720, 4730-01-267-7913 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 540012?

Key specifications for 540012: Cross Chain Type: REGULAR TWIST; Inner Side Chain Length: 132.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Cross Chain Length: 24.450 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Outer Side Chain Length: 128.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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